Johannesburg – Thursday, 22 April 2021 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has learnt with sadness of the passing of Mr. Ian Wessels and Mr. Grant Shakoane.
Mr. Wessels, who at the time of his passing was a presenter on RSG, was best known for his talk show ‘Loslippig’ and the legal show ‘Regsake’. He started his career in broadcasting at Radio Heidelberg and joined RSG in 2009. He loved all aspects of radio and was the author of three books.
Mr. Shakoane fondly known on the airwaves as “Shebabadoo Shebaba” was an inspirational voice on radio for many emerging broadcasters. He was one of the first 12 on-air personalities on METRO FM in 1986 when the station was founded and hosted the popular Sunday show, The GS Connection between 09:00 and 12:00.
Both Mr. Wessels and Mr. Shakoane made a great contribution during their tenure at the SABC and the industry at large.
The SABC management and staff would like to send heartfelt condolences to the Wessels and Shakoane families. May their souls rest in peace.
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Media Enquiries: Ms. Mmoni Seapolelo SABC Spokesperson (Acting)
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Johannesburg – Friday, 16 April 2021 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) Sport division is pleased to deliver another weekend of sensational sports viewing to its audiences. This weekend will see a mix of different sporting codes including, football and rugby matches.
Football lovers will be treated with a variety of matches comprising of both local and international flavours. The first football match for the weekend will be between the Pretoria Callies and Chippa United in the Nedbank Cup at 15h00 on SABC 1.
As announced yesterday, the SABC is excited that the SABC Sport channel and 19 SABC radio stations are now available on Openview.
On Openview channel 124 and SABC 3 this weekend, sports audiences will be treated to the semi-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday at 18h00. The Bundesliga match between Borussia MG vs Eintracht Frankfurt will be broadcast on Saturday at 15:00. The first FA Cup 1st Semi Final: Chelsea vs Manchester City will broadcast at 18h00 on the same platforms.
SABC 2 will add to the menu, the broadcast of the Rugby Top 14 match between Castres and Toulouse at 16h00 on Saturday. The Second Nedbank Cup semi-finals will close off the weekend on Sunday, 18 April 2021 at 15h00 on SABC 1 with a match between Mamelodi Sundowns vs Tshakuma Tsa Madzivhandila.
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Media Enquiries: Ms. Mmoni Seapolelo SABC Spokesperson (Acting)
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Johannesburg – Thursday, 15 April 2021-Following an announcement of the new channel-carriage agreement between the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and eMedia Investments on 25 March 2021, the two broadcasters are pleased to announce that the SABC Sport channel and 19 SABC radio stations will be available from today, 15 April 2021 on Openview.
The following platforms with specific channel numbers are offered on Openview:
SABC Sport – 124
5FM – 611
Channel Africa – 628
Good Hope FM – 612
Ikwekwezi FM – 620
Lesedi FM – 619
Ligwalagwala FM – 625
Lotus FM – 616
Metro FM – 610
Motsweding FM – 624
Munghana Lonene FM – 622
Phalaphala FM – 623
RSG – 615
Radio 2000 – 613
SAfm – 614
Thobela FM – 621
TruFM – 626
Umhlobo Wenene FM – 618
Ukhozi FM – 617
X-KFM – 627
SABC and eMedia Investments will make announcements on other Television channels which will be carried on the same platform in due course. Viewers can look forward to a football feast on Openview channel 124 this weekend, with the semi-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday at 18:00 and the Bundesliga match, Borussia MG vs Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday at 15:00.
Openview boxes can be purchased at all leading retailers nationwide.
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Media Enquiries: Ms. Chantelle Virgillito
chantelle.virgillito@etv.co.za | T. 011 537 9530 |
Johannesburg – Saturday 3 April 2021 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has noted with concern the alarmist allegations by CWU that the SABC is on the brink of collapse. The SABC would like to reassure South Africans that it has successfully moved into its new structure. The interruption to its broadcasts on Thursday was as a result of power supply issues from City Power.
The SABC has put in place mitigating plans to ensure continuity in broadcasting on all its platforms and remains fully committed to fulfilling its mandate of informing, educating and entertaining the public.
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Johannesburg – Thursday, 01 April 2021 – SABC Radio station, Munghana Lonene FM is pleased to announce its line-up changes effective Monday 6 April 2021.
The weekday line-up will see Radio and TV presenter Khensani Nyango take over the 09:00 to 12:00 Monday to Friday slot, a show she previously presented for several years. The show will now be called Swa Risima.
Muvhango actor and seasoned presenter, Ike “G-Funk” Ngobeni returns to the station to host a whole new Afternoon Drive Show. G-Funk will be joined by Lindiwe “Lind-diva” Makhubele as co-host and Bongani ‘DJ Soulcrusher’ Sithole will deliver the traffic updates and handle the production. Khoma Ndlela! will also feature multi-talented comedian Solly Makamu who will be the show’s contributor on Thursdays.
Chiechie Rikhotso will present the public mandate slot between 20:00 and 22:00 weekdays which will still maintain the SABC Education Hour from 21:00 to 22:00.
On Friday evenings Xitsonga Hip Hop Pioneer Mchangani starts the weekend with Emanembenembeni ya Hip Hop from 22:00 to 01:00.
On Saturday, teen presenter Mpfuxelelo Makaringe will host all the weekend youth educational shows State your mind and Teen Zone back to back from 12:00 to 13:00. Mchangani will now handle the Nkatsakanyo from 13:00 to 15:00.
On Saturdays and Sundays between 15:00 to 18:00, Rhandzu Optimus will deliver the Sports Show Etimbaleni ta Mintlangu.
Saturday evenings on the station’s flagship sound Xitsonga Top 10 music has been strengthened by the introduction of our seasoned presenter Quinton ‘The Quintonizer’ Baloyi. House music show Ta Duma in a new time slot will never be the same. The show will still be hosted by Rooitjie Tshukeleni from 22:00 to 01:00. Rooitjie Tshukeleni completes the station line up with the station’s student orientated show Campus Connection on Sunday evenings 22:00 to 01:00.
Munghana Lonene FM also welcomes two seasoned contributors for the religious programmes, Dr. Esrom Mathumbu joins the station as a Christian contributor and traditional healer Dr. Mashele known as “J Mashale-Mashale” also joins the team as an African Tradition expect.
Tebogo Magubane, Munghana Lonene FM’s Programmes Manager stated “our new line-up and exciting fresh features will reflect the station strategy of being a brand which stays abreast and cement a place as one of the Top 10 Radio brand in South Africa. It will also serve the Vatsonga nation, speak to younger listeners, whilst retaining our mandate programming content that will resonate with loyal listeners”.
The rest of the Line-up remains unchanged. Please see attached.
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seapolelomv@sabc.co.za | T. 011 714 3057 |C. 073 688 1590
Johannesburg – Thursday, 01 April 2021 – SABC Radio station, Munghana Lonene FM is pleased to announce its line-up changes effective Monday 6 April 2021.
The weekday line-up will see Radio and TV presenter Khensani Nyango take over the 09:00 to 12:00 Monday to Friday slot, a show she previously presented for several years. The show will now be called Swa Risima.
Muvhango actor and seasoned presenter, Ike “G-Funk” Ngobeni returns to the station to host a whole new Afternoon Drive Show. G-Funk will be joined by Lindiwe “Lind-diva” Makhubele as co-host and Bongani ‘DJ Soulcrusher’ Sithole will deliver the traffic updates and handle the production. Khoma Ndlela! will also feature multi-talented comedian Solly Makamu who will be the show’s contributor on Thursdays.
Chiechie Rikhotso will present the public mandate slot between 20:00 and 22:00 weekdays which will still maintain the SABC Education Hour from 21:00 to 22:00.
On Friday evenings Xitsonga Hip Hop Pioneer Mchangani starts the weekend with Emanembenembeni ya Hip Hop from 22:00 to 01:00.
On Saturday, teen presenter Mpfuxelelo Makaringe will host all the weekend youth educational shows State your mind and Teen Zone back to back from 12:00 to 13:00. Mchangani will now handle the Nkatsakanyo from 13:00 to 15:00.
On Saturdays and Sundays between 15:00 to 18:00, Rhandzu Optimus will deliver the Sports Show Etimbaleni ta Mintlangu.
Saturday evenings on the station’s flagship sound Xitsonga Top 10 music has been strengthened by the introduction of our seasoned presenter Quinton ‘The Quintonizer’ Baloyi. House music show Ta Duma in a new time slot will never be the same. The show will still be hosted by Rooitjie Tshukeleni from 22:00 to 01:00. Rooitjie Tshukeleni completes the station line up with the station’s student orientated show Campus Connection on Sunday evenings 22:00 to 01:00.
Munghana Lonene FM also welcomes two seasoned contributors for the religious programmes, Dr. Esrom Mathumbu joins the station as a Christian contributor and traditional healer Dr. Mashele known as “J Mashale-Mashale” also joins the team as an African Tradition expect.
Tebogo Magubane, Munghana Lonene FM’s Programmes Manager stated “our new line-up and exciting fresh features will reflect the station strategy of being a brand which stays abreast and cement a place as one of the Top 10 Radio brand in South Africa. It will also serve the Vatsonga nation, speak to younger listeners, whilst retaining our mandate programming content that will resonate with loyal listeners”.
The rest of the Line-up remains unchanged. Please see attached.
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Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting Spokesperson)
seapolelomv@sabc.co.za | T. 011 714 3057 |C. 073 688 1590
Nelspruit – Wednesday, 31 March 2021 – Ligwalagwala FM is pleased to announce that listeners can expect some changes to the programme line up, mainly on the midday and graveyard shows this year. Up the sleeve is a couple of presenter shifts aimed at bringing some flair into the on-air offering of Mpumalanga’s leading radio station.
This year, the station is introducing automation from (00h00 – 04h00 Monday to Friday and 00h00 – 05h00 on weekends). The shift to automation has necessitated an adjustment to the lengths on some shows.
New changes will see Sweet-Mike bidding farewell to the Midday Show (12h00 – 15h00) to present the programme ‘Hit Parade’ on Saturdays from 07h00 to 09h00.He will also continue doing what he does best, serenading audiences with soulful sounds every Sunday between 12h00 and 15h00.
Hlengiwe Sindane, will drive the Midday Show solo. The station has had to release the Midnight duo ‘Afrotellus’ are leaving the station after eight (8) successful years and cooping the ‘MP’s Finest DJ Competition’ in 2012.
“We are repackaging the brand and that is why the station has made strategic changes to this year’s line as well as exploring automation for the first time. Listeners can still rely on the station for credible content, news and everything entertainment” said Ms Thembi Madubandlela, Ligwalagwala FM Acting Station Manager.
Ligwalagwala FM turns 39 years on the 1st of April this year; and there will be interesting programming and on-air prizes to celebrate this landmark in the growth of the SiSwati station.
With the exception of the shows listed below; all other shows remain as they are.
Nelspruit – Wednesday, 31 March 2021 – Ligwalagwala FM is pleased to announce that listeners can expect some changes to the programme line up, mainly on the midday and graveyard shows this year. Up the sleeve is a couple of presenter shifts aimed at bringing some flair into the on-air offering of Mpumalanga’s leading radio station.
This year, the station is introducing automation from (00h00 – 04h00 Monday to Friday and 00h00 – 05h00 on weekends). The shift to automation has necessitated an adjustment to the lengths on some shows.
New changes will see Sweet-Mike bidding farewell to the Midday Show (12h00 – 15h00) to present the programme ‘Hit Parade’ on Saturdays from 07h00 to 09h00.He will also continue doing what he does best, serenading audiences with soulful sounds every Sunday between 12h00 and 15h00.
Hlengiwe Sindane, will drive the Midday Show solo. The station has had to release the Midnight duo ‘Afrotellus’ are leaving the station after eight (8) successful years and cooping the ‘MP’s Finest DJ Competition’ in 2012.
“We are repackaging the brand and that is why the station has made strategic changes to this year’s line as well as exploring automation for the first time. Listeners can still rely on the station for credible content, news and everything entertainment” said Ms Thembi Madubandlela, Ligwalagwala FM Acting Station Manager.
Ligwalagwala FM turns 39 years on the 1st of April this year; and there will be interesting programming and on-air prizes to celebrate this landmark in the growth of the SiSwati station.
With the exception of the shows listed below; all other shows remain as they are.
Johannesburg – Thursday, 01 April 2021 – METRO FM is proud to announce its lineup for the 2021-22 financial radio year. With the changes experienced in the industry and radio broadcasting environment within the past twelve months, the station has worked to consistently be relevant and engage its audience on different platforms through its on-air personalities.
In line with the stations strategy of remaining relevant to its listeners, as well as affording its talent the opportunity to grow, METRO FM is delighted to announce that Lerato Kganyago will be moving from The Bridge which broadcast between 09:00 – 12:00 to anchor the 12:00 – 15:00 show, ‘The Midday Link Up’ with LKG. LKG as she is fondly known has been with METRO FM over the past five years and has grown as a broadcaster in her own right. Together with Dineo Ranaka and Somizi Mhlongo, they have been able to grow The Bridge show exponentially over the past years. This move gives her the opportunity to show more of herself and engage further with her growing audience and commercial base. Well known medium Taz Singh who has been featuring on the Morning Flava and the #TheWkndr for almost two years will be sharing her gift with our listeners weekly for an extended one hour session due to popular demand. On air with Taz will be featured exclusively on The Midday Link Up every Friday 14:00 – 15:00.
The seasoned and much loved broadcaster Dineo Ranaka will host ‘The Bridge’ between 09:00 – and 12:00 on her own. This move will see two of the stations pioneering female presenters anchoring their own respective shows and giving listeners the ability to enjoy more of their individual personalities and broadcast styles. Somizi Mhlongo will return as a contributor to add his weight and wealth of advice to the very famous ‘Ask a Man’ feature on The Bridge daily.
In another exciting change to the station, METROFM’s Saturdays is envisaged to carry on its growth trajectory with the introduction of well-known presenter Sabelo ‘DJ Sabby’ Mtshali, who after 10 Years at YFM will be joining METROFM to host the iconic METROFM Top40 Chart Show between 09:00 – 13:00. He studied Radio Production before joining Cape Town station KFM, 94.7Highveld Stereo (Now 947) and was part of the Y-Academy as an intern and later spent 10 years at YFM.
In keeping with its reputation as the home of the stars, the station is excited to launch a brand new dance show on Saturdays at 16:00 until 19:00 to be hosted by the renowned Sikhululo ‘Lulo Café’ Maliwa and trail blazing, dancing DJ aka ‘the tattooed lady’ – leader of the new school Lamiez Holworthy. Lamiez is no stranger to the METROFM family and has been spinning the mornings with top mixes on the Morning Flava over the past two years and presenting Live Amp on our sister television station, SABC1. Lulo Café is an authority in the music industry as a soul house music DJ, producer and presenter on METROFM and this show gives him further opportunity to carry on the foundation laid in the past 12 months on the #StayHomeMixHour that he hosted. The two musical authorities will combine to keep our listeners dancing every Saturday on ‘The Penthouse Sessions’, changing the world one BEAT at a time.
Oscar ‘Oskido’ Mdlongwa will be taking over the 19:00 – 20:00 time channel to start a newly curated talent development show. As a pioneer in the music industry Oskido has given a platform to many new artists and as a music radio station, METROFM has the responsibility to grow the music industry for everyone – thus Oskido will be tasked with finding new talent in the industry who will be featured on the show every Saturday in all different genres.
The rest of the shows remain unchanged with Moeti ‘Moflava’ Tsiki anchoring the Morning Flava between 06:00 and 09:00 weekdays with his team, Siphesihle ‘Sphectacula’ Ngwenya and Lebogang ‘DJ Naves’ Naves return for the Kings Suite, Ayabonga Cawe carries on anchoring METROFM Talk and the day is rounded off with Sentle Lehoko.
South Africa’s favourite Sunday shows remain unchanged with our Gospel, Soul & Jazz inspired Sundays hosted by Thami Ngubeni, Khaya Mthethwa, The Love Movement Brothers and Nothemba Madumo bringing in the soothing sounds of Jazz to bring your weekend to an end.
The station has parted ways with Thomas Msengana, Pearl Modiadie, Lebo Motsoeli, Bujy Bikwa, Luthando Shosha, Khanya Siyengo, Mduduzi Khumalo.
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